We are sorry to share the news of a death in the Ray-Pec family. Longtime high school English teacher Ruth Bogart passed away on Jan. 10. Mrs. Bogart started teaching at Ray-Pec in 1980, and retired in 2005.
With the snow melting, here's a look at some of the events that you can take part in over the next few weeks!
Tuesday, Jan 16 - Girl Scout Princess Party
Saturday, Jan. 27 - Shrek Workshop Day
Saturday, Feb. 3 - Father-Daughter Dance
January and February - individual sessions of Mini Jammers Basketball Camp
To learn more about how to get involved in these events and future events, visit our website: raypec.org/page/in-the-community
❄Due to heavy snowfall districtwide and road conditions in the rural areas of the district, there will be no school on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.
💻This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home.
Despite efforts to get schools ready for tomorrow, winds and additional snowfall have combined to create drifts in areas previously cleared. Some rural roads have not yet been plowed. Our law enforcement and public works partners with other agencies have advised that there may be other areas of concern for drivers in the morning.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle said that, “I understand that any time school is not in session as originally expected, it can cause disruptions for families. Please know that our team will always strive to make the safest, most prudent weather-related decisions, and also will take into account the ability for all parts of school operations to run smoothly. I appreciate your understanding while we deal with this difficult week of weather.”
🤼Activities🏊♀️
All elementary school and middle school after-school activities and evening events will be canceled and/or rescheduled. Watch for separate notifications about high school events or activities. In some cases, those activities may continue as scheduled.
👦Child Care👧
BOOST (Best Out of School Time) is the program that provides before- and after-school care. BOOST will open at 8 a.m. to provide care to families who are already enrolled. BOOST will provide care at Raymore Elementary School only. The charge is $30 for the day. This is not included in the no-school-day sign-up or cost. Space is limited, due to the staffing ratio. Children are required to bring lunch on snow days, as the school cafeteria is not open. Watch for additional communication from BOOST.
📅Calendar📅
Because students are learning at home, the school day will not be made up later in the year. The last day of school remains scheduled for May 23, 2024.
❄️Due to inclement weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home.
🏀Activities🎭
All elementary school and middle school after-school activities and evening events will be canceled and/or rescheduled. Watch for separate notifications about high school events or activities. In some cases, those activities may continue as scheduled.
👧Child Care👦
BOOST (Best Out of School Time) is the program that provides before- and after-school care. BOOST will open at 8 a.m. to provide care to families who are already enrolled. BOOST will provide care at Raymore Elementary School only. The charge is $30 for the day. This is not included in the no-school-day sign-up or cost. Space is limited, due to the staffing ratio. Children are required to bring lunch on snow days, as the school cafeteria is not open. Watch for additional communication from BOOST.
📅Calendar📅
Because students are learning at home, the school day will not be made up later in the year. The last day of school remains scheduled for May 23, 2024.
The Missouri State Thespian Conference is being held in Kansas City on January 4th, 5th, and 6th. Ray-Pec High School was selected to perform "Romeo and Juliet" as one of the MAINSTAGE productions. Ray-Pec will be peforming at the Folly Theater tonight at 7:30 pm. 🎭
Each year, only a handful of plays are selected to perform at the festival. This marks the 10th time that RPHS has performed a mainstage show at the Missouri State Conference since 1973.
RPHS Course Planning Night will be January 24, 2024 from 5-7pm. This evening is a great opportunity for families to learn about courses, programs and opportunities that are offered. There will be a series of informational sessions, a sophomore orientation meeting, and a department fair to share information regarding courses.
You can learn more about the informational sessions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CsYXjW7CEx_pQf3TfPwdp9-nhoD_sqi5PyP_9wsF6Ew/edit?pli=1#heading=h.55hgjyset6v3
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2024 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. The award finalists will be honored in the spring.
Anyone may nominate a teacher by submitting a letter of nomination by Jan. 19. A candidate must:
Be a full-time teacher, librarian, or counselor.
Be returning to teach in 2024-25 in the District.
Have completed 3 or more years teaching at Ray-Pec.
Be effective and innovative in the classroom.
For the Support Staff award, you may nominate a full-time or part-time employee who has worked at least one year for the District. The deadline is also Jan. 19.
Examples of eligible employees include: accompanist, accounts payable, BOOST before and after school care, buildings and grounds, child nutrition, crossing guards, finance employees, lunch monitors, media assistants, nurses, paraprofessionals, payroll, safety and security, secretaries, teacher aides, and technology employees.
Send nomination letters to: Teacher of the Year/Support Staff Employee of the Year, Administrative Services Center, P.O. Box 789, Peculiar, MO 64078, or via email to: michele.stidham@raypec.org or rp.update@raypec.org.
🎥 For the last Staff Spotlight of 2023, Dr. Slagle sits down with the dynamic duo of school secretaries at Raymore Elementary, Renee Anthuis and Karla Heinrich. Renee and Karla have worked together at Raymore Elementary for 11 years, where they've developed a special bond with each other and the students that have come through the school over the years.
https://youtu.be/yZAA0pbEFmU
We are extremely grateful for the kind donation of pulled pork and turkey from Operation Barbeque Rescue for our Holiday Dinner at RPA (Raymore-Peculiar Academy) and for the generous grant from the Raymore-Peculiar Foundation Board.
The Holiday Dinner serves as a special occasion for our students to invite their loved ones, along with members of the Innovation Academy, RP Foundation Board, upper administration, and RP School Board, to come together and enjoy fellowship. Our Student Leadership Team leads the organization of this dinner, involving as many students as possible through Crash Labs for activities like candy-making, shopping for supplies, and event decoration. The OBR's generous contribution of meat not only enabled us to include other food items and decorations but also saved us valuable time that would have otherwise been spent on cooking. The meat was exceptionally tender, delicious, and a huge hit among everyone present. The RP Foundation's donation allowed for us to have the dinner and turn the experience into a winter wonderland. These acts of kindness have truly made a difference in our community. The pictures provide a glimpse of the delightful atmosphere that filled the room.
Special Olympics is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Hear what our Special Olympians think about the program.
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." -Special Olympics Athlete Oath
Ray-Pec Learning Lens is back with another episode! 🎥
Market Value Assets give students a leg up as they take their next step in life after graduation. Ray-Pec offers a variety of opportunities for students to earn the MVA that best suits them. To learn more about Market Value Assets, visit our website here: raypec.org/page/real-world-learning
This series details some of the lesser known topics around the district and highlights some of the wonderful things that go on behind the scenes.
https://youtu.be/UM0T4KFlBXY
They're looking to make it a streak! ⛹️♀️ The Lady Panthers are back on the road seeking a third straight victory. The game tips off at Blue Springs High School at 7:00 pm tonight.
If you can't make it out, you can watch the game on YouTube here: youtube.com/@BSHSActivities
The Ray-Pec Speech and Debate team had an outstanding weekend Dec. 1-2 in Independence. The Varsity Team competed at William Chrisman High School, and Ray-Pec had champions in four events!
Natalie Kies was the tournament champion in both Original Oratory and Lincoln Douglas Debate. In Dramatic Interpretation, Sav Jordan was the tournament champion, Irelynn Sloan placed 2nd, and Amy Robinson placed 5th. In Duo interpretation, Tre Hill and Noah Tuttle were tournament champions, Irelynn Sloan and Elijah O'Brien placed 2nd, and Mason Rew and Jordan Kim placed 3rd.
The Novice Team went to Van Horn High School, where Quinn Sellami and Reed Collison placed 3rd in Public Forum Debate. In Storytelling, Lilley Gaston placed 2nd and Ava Gawron placed 4th. In Humorous Interpretation, Kaiden Herrera placed 6th.
The LEAD Center would like to invite the community, faculty, staff and students to their fall Student Showcase. The come and go event is Wednesday, December 6 from 4:30-6:30 at the LEAD Center. All students will be showcasing their experience.
Girls' Swimming is hosting their first meet of the season today at High Blue Wellness! The meet starts at 4:00 pm, as they take on Lee's Summit West High School and Summit Christian Academy. 🏊♀️
Home Sweet Home! 🖤🐾💛
The Lady Panthers came away with a dominant win in their first home game of the season. They'll look to make it three in a row tomorrow night as they're back on the road at Blue Springs High School.
Home Opener! ⛹️♀️
Come out and help the Lady Panthers defend home court as they host Raytown High School tonight at 7:00 pm!
If you can't make it out, you can watch the game on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ray-pecschooldistrict/streams
RP Sings, the Choirs of Ray-Pec, would like to invite all students, grades 5-12 to participate in our RP Select Day 2024. This is an amazing day where all can come together to sing. This event is hosted at Ray-Pec High School and is free of charge.
We do ask that interested students register so that we make sure we have enough music and snacks! Here is the form to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJnTed4_ftCOn1wOSBQATHtk4n-rz7Kb5JOdrRW0yX-M1fHQ/viewform
Students will rehearse with the High School Choirs, and then present a concert that evening. Please see the graphic for details! Hope to see you there!
The 8th Grade RPEMS Music Theatre Cast and Crew would like to invite you to attend our production of Matilda, Jr! Shows will be December 14th and 16th, 7:00 PM and December 17th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be reserved using this form, and payment can be made when picked up. Payment options include cash or checks made payable to RPEMS.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd3Il0QJdtBETk3nCZDHr-opVi410B9-SlLnoZVkoeQ0Jf7Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0lajtBaoW6MXAoT1cQSut2T5ylF9NK5M3tWwdhaGPXYlckr1enSVWQQwo
🚨🚔 Freeze! 🚔🚨
In this episode of Staff Spotlight Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with Stephanie Hornbeck. Officer Hornbeck is a School Resource Officer at our elementary schools and loves spending as much time as she can interacting with students and building positive relationships. 👮♀️
https://youtu.be/048Af4VIU9k
